What type of food allergy reactions would the nurse assess prior to administering epi? (Ans- -nausea -vomiting -dyspnea -itching -dizziness -headache
... [Show More] also: gasping for air, clenching th roat, severe swelling on the face, etc. -these all indicate severe anaphylaxis Diet Management for an older adult with heart failure will include teaching to: (Ans- -limit sodium (Na) to 2000 mg/day or less -monitor (possibly restrict to 1.5 L/day) fluid intake -small meals to decrease effort of eating -electrolytes may be messed up due to diuretics: potassium, sodium, zinc (except spinrolactone=K sparing) A person with heart failure should have a daily sodium intake of: (Ans- 2000 mg or less Foods high in potassium: (Ans- apricots bananas potatoes tomatoes avocado fish spinach beans Daily cholesterol intake should be less than: (Ans- 200 mg DASH diet for HTN: (Ans- -low sodium -high potassium -high calcium A client with diabetes that may be experiencing hypoglycemia should be instructed to: (Ans- eat 15-20 g of carbs such as juice, soda, candies, honey, glucose tablets, etc. General nutritional guidelines for a client with diabetes: (Ans- Carbs: 130 g/day from grains, fruits, legumes, milk. No simple carbs. Fats: sat fat less than 7% of total calories, trans fatty acid less than 1% of total daily caloric intake, limit fried foods. Cholesterol: 200-300 mg/day Fiber: 14 g per 1000 calories from beans, oats, veggies, whole grains Protein: 15-20% total caloric intake from meats, eggs, fish, nuts, beans, & soy products NO TOBACCO, LIMIT ALCOHOL Hyperlipidemia? NO ALCOHOL Artificial sweeteners okay, except preggo! sucrose (table sugar) can be included in diabetic diet as long as adequate insulin is available A nurse is reinforcing diet teaching to a client who has type 2 DM. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply. A. Carbs should comprise 55% of daily caloric intake B. Use hydrogenated oils for cooking C. Table sugar may be added to cereals D. Drink an alcoholic beverage w/meals E. Protein foods can be substituted for carb foods (Ans- A, C, D Not B-hydrogenated oils contain trans fatty acids & cause hyperlipidemia Not E-carbs can be exchanged but not w/proteins A nurse is reviewing dietary guidelines to include in the plan of care for a client who has type 2 DM. Which of the following guidelines should the nurse include? [Show Less]